Athenian Revolution
| Athenian Revolution | ||||
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| Part of the history of democracy | ||||
| Date | 508–507 BCE | |||
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| Resulted in | End of rule by aristocratic oligarchy Establishment of a participatory democracy for all free men of Athens | |||
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The Athenian Revolution (508–507 BCE) was a revolt by the people of Athens that overthrew the ruling aristocratic oligarchy, establishing the almost century-long self-governance of Athens in the form of a participatory democracy – open to all free male citizens. It was a reaction to a broader trend of tyranny that had swept through Athens and the rest of Greece.